In today’s Seasonal Pantry, which you can read here, I talk about one of the season’s fleeting treats, fresh fava beans. In that column I offer two recipes, Spring Caprese and A Simple Spring Risotto, and promise to post links to some of my other favorite ways to enjoy favas, which you’ll find below, followed by another simple but really yummy spring dish. Strozzapreti Primavera, with favas, carrots, fennel, asparagus, artichoke hearts, mint & creme fraiche Oven-Roasted Asparagus with Shallot-Fava… Read More »

On Sunday afternoon, as shadows grew long and the wind had me reaching for a warm scarf, the parking lot of Green String Farms was bustling with cars, customers coming and going, arms full of spring’s early harvest. The farm store is surrounded by “U-Dig” flower starts, vegetable seedlings, herbs, small trees–dwarf palms, pine, buckeye and olive–and a small mountain of crushed rock, a perfect garden supplement. Under a colorful chalk sign announcing free farm tours at noon on Saturday… Read More »

When you have good ingredients at hand and a basic knowledge of what to do with them, the only thing more pleasurable than the cooking of them is the sensual delights they offer at the table. … Read More »

You’ll find delicious spring delicacies–asparagus, nettles, rhubarb, mushrooms and more–along with an abundance of delicious eggs at the Santa Rosa Original Certified Farmers Markets, which takes place on both Wednesday and Saturday mornings. … Read More »

When mustard flowers blanket the fields and meadows of northern California, it is impossible not to think of mustard, one of the world’s most popular condiments. Share your favorites here, where you will find delicious spring recipes from the Seasonal Pantry archives.… Read More »

Why pay a premium for out-of-season produce when local crops are by definition in season and delicious? Eat This Now looks at the soaring price of produce and features recipes perfect for the season. … Read More »

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Have trouble remembering what’s in season when? Looking for a favorite recipe from the Seasonal Pantry or Pairing archives? Michele Anna Jordan, Press Democrat columnist, chef, teacher and author of almost 20 books, draws from 17 years of columns and articles for seasonal suggestions, recipes and menus and tips on exactly where to get the finest local foods at their peak moment. And, yes, she takes requests. Just name the dish or even a few of the ingredients and, like magic, you’ll find the recipe here in no time. Any questions related to ingredients, cooking, nutrition and eating are welcome.